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[[File:creatures_preview2.png|right]]In ''Dwarf Fortress'', a '''creature''' is defined as any animate, normally-mobile (and for the sake of this art Some creatures have [[skill]]s that match what type of creature they are (e.g. [[monkey]]s having legendary climbing skill). Though most cr

{{updated for v0.42|link=http://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php?title=DF2014:Creature&oldid=223659}} In ''Dwarf Fortress'', a '''creature''' is defined as any animate, normally-mobile (and for the sake of this art

In ''Dwarf Fortress'', a '''creature''' is defined as any animate, normally-mobile (and for the sake of this art '''Tile:''' The tile assigned to the creature, how you will see it without a graphic set.

In ''Dwarf Fortress'', a '''creature''' is defined as any animate, normally-mobile being that can interact with '''Tile:''' The tile assigned to the creature, how you will see it without a graphic set.

In ''Dwarf Fortress'', a '''creature''' is defined as any animate, normally-mobile being that can interact with '''Tile:''' The tile assigned to the creature, how you will see it without a graphic set.

...avior are then specified by the use of further creature tokens. All known creature tokens are listed below. Vanilla creature definitions can be found in <code>[[Game folder|<Dwarf Fortress>]]\data\van

...s further specified by the ... tokens.--> this is a full list of all known creature tokens: ...r species. Used by [[cat]]s in the vanilla game. When {{k|v}}iewing a tame creature with this token, the message "This animal isn't interested in your wishes"

A full list of all known creature tokens. ...ears that the basic requirements for adoption are intact; for example, the creature is more likely to adopt an owner which likes creatures of that species.{{ve

...1×1 building that a tame [[egg]]-laying creature will claim and use to lay eggs in, once created and placed. ...ly lay [[egg]]s into the nest. This process is very quick (<1 day) and the eggs are ready to be collected immediately if they are to be cooked, but require

...ime, domestic poultry, such as [[chicken]]s, can produce much more food as eggs than the same animal produces as meat when butchered (1 egg = 1 meat = 1 me ...ales of each animal you embark with. Since you don't need males to produce eggs, and need only one male to breed, you could embark with three or four hens,

...ime, domestic poultry, such as [[chicken]]s, can produce much more food as eggs than the same animal produces as meat when butchered (1 egg = 1 meat = 1 me ...ales of each animal you embark with. Since you don't need males to produce eggs, and need only one male to breed, you could embark with three or four hens,

...1x1 building that a tame [[egg]]-laying creature will claim and use to lay eggs in, once created and placed. ...ly lay [[egg]]s into the nest. This process is very quick (<1 day) and the eggs are ready to be collected immediately if they are to be cooked, but require

...ated and placed, a tame, [[egg]] laying creature will claim and use to lay eggs in. ...ly lay [[egg]]s into the nest. This process is very quick (<1 day) and the eggs are ready to be collected immediately if they are to be cooked, but require

A full list of all known creature tokens. ...ears that the basic requirements for adoption are intact; for example, the creature is more likely to adopt an owner which likes creatures of that species.{{ve

...ated and placed, a tame, [[egg]]-laying creature will claim and use to lay eggs in. ...ly lay [[egg]]s into the nest. This process is very quick (<1 day) and the eggs are ready to be collected immediately if they are to be cooked, but require

...h applies a collection of [[Syndrome#Creature effect tokens|effects]] to [[creature]]s who contract it. Syndromes give rise to several of the game's [[fun|more ...ill appear with an indigo/blue tint, black eyes and white pupils, as every creature will have a unique undead sprite (including that of children and babies for

...can be thought of as a condition which applies a collection of [[Syndrome#Creature effect tokens|effects]] to creatures who contract it. Syndromes give rise t ...y fatal (severe necrosis from a contact poison attached to a breath weapon/creature made of blood).

...others. Eggs can be used by dwarves as [[food]], or they can be hatched. Eggs can only be eaten raw if at least one of their component materials (yolk, w Males can also be [[mod]]ded to lay eggs, although these may not hatch.^{Needs clarification}

...others. Eggs can be used by dwarves as [[food]], or they can be hatched. Eggs can only be eaten raw if at least one of their component materials (yolk, w Males can also be [[mod]]ded to lay eggs, although these may not hatch.^{Needs clarification}

...others. Eggs can be used by dwarves as [[food]], or they can be hatched. Eggs can only be eaten raw if at least one of their component materials (yolk, w Males can also be [[mod]]ded to lay eggs, although these may not hatch.^{Needs clarification}

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'''Tile:''' The tile assigned to the creature, how you will see it without a graphic set. '''Name:''' The name of the creature as it shows up ingame.

<type>creature devoured</type> <type>changed creature type</type>

A '''syndrome''' is a disease or effect that a poor, hapless creature might get through encountering certain creatures, extracts, supernatural we ...y fatal (severe necrosis from a contact poison attached to a breath weapon/creature made of blood).</small>

Accuse of being a night creature Not far from here, a fearsome creature has made its home.

Every playable world will be inhabited by various [[Creature]]s, [[Civilization]]s, and [[Megabeast]]s (including [[Titan]]s and [[Forgo ...} to get a more detailed description of the item. However if the item is a creature then the information you get from this will be limited. For creatures you w

...ures such as [[giant eagle]]s, [[dragon]]s, [[kobold]]s, and many others. Eggs can be used by dwarves as [[food]], or they can be hatched. Males can also be modded to lay eggs successfully, although these may not hatch.^{Needs clarification}

...the target you've given them, as they will attack the nearest non-friendly creature in sight when told to move somewhere or kill a target. ...othered to fill out make excellent dungeons. Be wary of chaining different creature castes together though. Most neutral creatures are fine with each other, bu

...the target you've given them, as they will attack the nearest non-friendly creature in sight when told to move somewhere or kill a target. ...othered to fill out make excellent dungeons. Be wary of chaining different creature castes together though. Most neutral creatures are fine with each other, bu

...the target you've given them, as they will attack the nearest non-friendly creature in sight when told to move somewhere or kill a target. ...hat of an ordinary cow's. An animal's value multiplier can be found in the creature raw files.

...umage, and lay [[egg]]s in a [[nest box]]. If a peacock is present and the eggs are not [[food hauling|collected]], they may eventually hatch into peachick ...ize. Tame [[giant eagle]]s produce much more meat, but only a maximum of 3 eggs per clutch, and are therefore a much worse choice for [[egg production]].

...umage, and lay [[egg]]s in a [[nest box]]. If a peacock is present and the eggs are not [[food hauling|collected]], they may eventually hatch into peachick ...ize. Tame [[giant eagle]]s produce much more meat, but only a maximum of 3 eggs per clutch, and are therefore a much worse choice for [[egg production]].

Wild [[creature]]s can only be captured by [[cage trap]]s; as above-ground traffic is, as a ...ed, as only creatures with the {{token|PET|c}} or {{token|PET_EXOTIC|c}} [[creature token]] can be trained. Most creatures have one of the two flags, but there

Wild [[creature]]s can only be captured by [[cage trap]]s; as above-ground traffic is, as a ...ed, as only creatures with the {{token|PET|c}} or {{token|PET_EXOTIC|c}} [[creature token]] can be trained. Most creatures have one of the two flags, but there

...ammed tags, or tokens. These tokens can describe everything from how many eggs it lays, to what kind of blood it has. ...CHILD tag on the Black Mamba creature, which results in the snakes laying eggs that never hatch! Players will be able to use these adjusted raws to enhan

...ammed tags, or tokens. These tokens can describe everything from how many eggs it lays, to what kind of blood it has. ...CHILD tag on the Black Mamba creature, which results in the snakes laying eggs that never hatch! Players will be able to use these adjusted raws to enhan

...ammed tags, or tokens. These tokens can describe everything from how many eggs it lays, to what kind of blood it has. ...CHILD tag on the Black Mamba creature, which results in the snakes laying eggs that never hatch! Players will be able to use these adjusted raws to enhan

== Creature Graphics == ...planation on how to use these can be found in [[Graphics#Creature_Graphics|creature graphics]].

...gigantic [[megabeast]]s taking the form of colossal birds of prey. These [[creature]]s reach their max size at only 20 years, and once they hit that age, they ...gnore this fact for the bragging rights of having your dwarves dine on the eggs of a colossal mythical bird.

...gigantic [[megabeast]]s taking the form of colossal birds of prey. These [[creature]]s reach their max size at only 20 years, and once they hit that age, they ...gnore this fact for the bragging rights of having your dwarves dine on the eggs of a colossal mythical bird.

...the target you've given them, as they will attack the nearest non-friendly creature in sight when told to move somewhere or kill a target. ...nt cave spider]] or a [[dragon]]. An animal's modvalue can be found in the creature raw files.

...umage, and lay [[egg]]s in a [[nest box]]. If a peacock is present and the eggs are not [[food hauling|collected]], they may eventually hatch into ''peachi ...en butchered as part of a [[meat industry]]. However, [[turkey]]s lay more eggs and produce more meat, fat, and bones than peafowl, although turkeys take t

...umage, and lay [[egg]]s in a [[nest box]]. If a peacock is present and the eggs are not [[food hauling|collected]], they may eventually hatch into ''peachi ...en butchered as part of a [[meat industry]]. However, [[turkey]]s lay more eggs and produce more meat, fat, and bones than peafowl, although turkeys take t

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* [[Modding]]. Removing the [[creature token]] [ADOPTS_OWNER] will, yes, stop cats from adopting owners. If you're ...n method to prevent a birdsplosion is to run a campaign on the benefits of eggs for your dwarves. Also? Battery farms. One cage is enough. Don't tell <s>PE

* [[Modding]]. Removing the [[creature token]] [ADOPTS_OWNER] will, yes, stop cats from adopting owners. If you're ...n method to prevent a birdsplosion is to run a campaign on the benefits of eggs for your dwarves. Also? Battery farms. One cage is enough. Don't tell <s>PE

Wild [[creature]]s can only be captured by [[cage trap]]s; as above-ground traffic is, as a ...ined, as only creatures with the <tt>[PET]</tt> or <tt>[PET_EXOTIC]</tt> [[creature token]] can be trained. Additionally, <tt>[TRAPAVOID]</tt> creatures ignore

...Version 0.42.01]], in favor of the [[creature token]] (not entity token) [[creature token#OUTSIDER_CONTROLLABLE|OUTSIDER_CONTROLLABLE]]. | {{text anchor|CREATURE}}

...s who can lay eggs. Kobolds are [[egg]]-layers, giving birth by laying 1-2 eggs at a time. ...aid skill, the farther away they can spotted. Being reptiles, they can lay eggs.

...nderwater or with no water at all. You could be the first or last sentient creature. There are lots of ways this could go. ...fully into their starting location's history, actually playing an existing creature in the world, creating starting scenarios that at least make sense of the a

The amount of time it takes a creature to move, fight, or interact is directly proportional to its [[speed]] and i ...e items (namely [[bee]]s which produce [[honey]]) have the HIVE_PRODUCT [[creature token]], whose second parameter is the number of time units it takes for a

'''Domestic animals''' are [[creature]]s that can be used by a [[civilization]] one way or another without any [[ ...r the lifetime of an average hen, many more meals can be produced from the eggs. This is especially true for ducks and guineafowl.

'''Buzzards''' are incredibly weak and extremely annoying [[Creature|animals]] that should be prepared for on [[embark]] to any [[biome]] where ...production]] compared to all domesticated poultry. Buzzard eggs, like all eggs, hatch after exactly 3 months.

* [[Modding]]. Removing the [[creature token]] [ADOPTS_OWNER] will, yes, stop cats from adopting owners. If you'r ...n method to prevent a birdsplosion is to run a campaign on the benefits of eggs for your Dwarves. Also? Battery farms. One cage is enough. Don't tell <s>PE

[[File:domestic_sprites_preview.png|right]]'''Domestic animals''' are [[creature]]s that can be used by a [[civilization]] one way or another without any [[ ...r the lifetime of an average hen, many more meals can be produced from the eggs. This is especially true for ducks and guineafowl.

'''Buzzards''' are incredibly weak and extremely annoying [[Creature|animals]] that should be prepared for on [[embark]] to any [[biome]] where ...production]] compared to all domesticated poultry. Buzzard eggs, like all eggs, hatch after exactly 3 months.

...r the lifetime of an average hen, many more meals can be produced from the eggs. This is especially true for ducks and guineafowl. !style="border:1px #AAA solid;background:#DDD;text-align:center;"| Max. eggs

...ev_single.html}}. They are also [[egg]]-layers, giving birth by laying 1-2 eggs at a time. ...ll is, the farther away they can be spotted. Being reptilian, they can lay eggs.

...s the [[Bronze colossus]] (dragonfire is, however, a blockable attack if a creature is using a shield). Only Dragons and [[Cave dragon|Cave Dragons]] are natur ...soldiers, however their dragonfire will melt every other non-shield-using creature in the game (except for [[sponge]]s), they breathe fire over a long distanc

...rtress in sneak mode, preventing you from seeing them. Spotting a sneaking creature is based on how high a dwarf's [[observer]] skill is; the higher it is, the ...related to the [[platypus]] and [[echidna]], the only mammals known to lay eggs.

* [[Modding]]. Removing the [[creature token]] [ADOPTS_OWNER] will, yes, stop cats from adopting owners. If you'r ...n method to prevent a birdsplosion is to run a campaign on the benefits of eggs for your Dwarves. Also? Battery farms. One cage is enough. Don't tell <s>P<

The sword slid through the goblin's throat and the dying creature fell At once, a creature leapt from behind the block and faced Doran. It was a

...with the creature. Marksdwarves will be able to see the goblin or whatever creature below and will loose all bolts in their quivers on them. Curiously, nearly ...th [[nest box]]es. Breed them so you have more crocodilians to keep laying eggs, rinse and repeat.

...with the creature. Marksdwarves will be able to see the goblin or whatever creature below and will loose all bolts in their quivers on them. Curiously, nearly ...th [[nest box]]es. Breed them so you have more crocodilians to keep laying eggs, rinse and repeat.

...the [[List_of_creatures_by_adult_size#end_of_list|second largest]] land [[creature]]s in the world (behind the [[giant elephant]]). They are covetous monsters ...s the heat of [[magma]]) version of fire, which can make quick work of any creature caught in its path and can kill even creatures normally immune to fire, tho

...the [[List_of_creatures_by_adult_size#end_of_list|second largest]] land [[creature]]s in the world (behind the [[giant elephant]]). They are covetous monsters ...s the heat of [[magma]]) version of fire, which can make quick work of any creature caught in its path and can kill even creatures normally immune to fire, tho

'''Giant tortoises''' are [[Creature|animals]] who live in [[tropical]] [[savanna]]s and [[shrubland]]s. They ap ...[[pet]]s, farmed for [[egg]]s, or bred for a [[meat industry]]. With 5-10 eggs in a clutch, they are poor for [[egg production]], but for the meat industr

'''Giant tortoises''' are [[Creature|animals]] who live in [[tropical]] [[savanna]]s and [[shrubland]]s. They ap ...[[pet]]s, farmed for [[egg]]s, or bred for a [[meat industry]]. With 5-10 eggs in a clutch, they are poor for [[egg production]], but for the meat industr

'''Ostriches''' are flightless [[Creature|birds]] who inhabit [[desert]]s, [[tropical]] [[savanna]]s and tropical [[g ...y may not live as long as a cassowary. Ostriches appear to be the smallest creature to yield either [[feather]]s or [[gizzard stone]]s when butchered.

'''Ostriches''' are flightless [[Creature|birds]] who inhabit [[desert]]s, [[tropical]] [[savanna]]s and tropical [[g ...y may not live as long as a cassowary. Ostriches appear to be the smallest creature to yield either [[feather]]s or [[gizzard stone]]s when butchered.

...w]]s and [[bat]]s. Certain [[megabeast]]s, [[semi-megabeast]]s and [[night creature]]s will settle in caves. If a cave is inhabited by creatures fond of [[Stea ...r a submerged passage, even if the hoard's owner is a flying or amphibious creature.

...ll only fight each other if their pasture is sharing the same tiles as the creature they are fighting with. ...l make it more effective at keeping [[vermin]] away from your food (or any creature with a {{token|HUNTS_VERMIN|c}} or {{token|DIVE_HUNTS_VERMIN|c}} token).

...ll only fight each other if their pasture is sharing the same tiles as the creature they are fighting with. ...l make it more effective at keeping [[vermin]] away from your food (or any creature with a {{token|HUNTS_VERMIN|c}} or {{token|DIVE_HUNTS_VERMIN|c}} token).

...w]]s and [[bat]]s. Certain [[megabeast]]s, [[semi-megabeast]]s and [[night creature]]s will settle in caves. If a cave is inhabited by creatures fond of [[Stea ...r a submerged passage, even if the hoard's owner is a flying or amphibious creature.

...[forest]]s. While their original counterparts are just [[vermin]], these [[creature]]s are over 3 times bigger than a [[dwarf]]. They are not particularly aggr ...be placed in a [[nest box]] to lay [[egg]]s, however they only lay 1 to 2 eggs at a time, making them very poor animals for [[egg production]]. Additional

...[forest]]s. While their original counterparts are just [[vermin]], these [[creature]]s are over 3 times bigger than a [[dwarf]]. They are not particularly aggr ...be placed in a [[nest box]] to lay [[egg]]s, however they only lay 1 to 2 eggs at a time, making them very poor animals for [[egg production]]. Additional

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'''Giant chameleons''' are the much larger [[savage]] [[Creature|counterparts]] of the [[chameleon]], found in a variety of biomes including ...]), a trait carried over from their vermin counterparts. They lay 40 to 50 eggs at a time, which makes them one of the best creatures for [[egg production]

'''Elk birds''' are large flightless birds who are among the most common [[creature]]s found in [[caverns]], rivaled only by [[crundle]]s. Though they are gene ...ore being returned to a nest-box-less pasture to graze; however, infertile eggs or multiple clutches in a row are still problematic.{{bug|4637}} As an alte

'''Elk birds''' are large flightless birds who are among the most common [[creature]]s found in [[caverns]], rivaled only by [[crundle]]s. Though they are gene ...ore being returned to a nest-box-less pasture to graze; however, infertile eggs or multiple clutches in a row are still problematic.{{bug|4637}} As an alte

'''Turkeys''' are a species of [[domestic animal|domesticated]] [[creature]] who can be brought on [[embark]] or found in the wild, inhabiting [[tempe ...gg]]s in average out of all domestic birds (12, compared to the average 10 eggs of the [[duck]] and 9 of the [[guineafowl]]), making them the best domestic

*[[Creature#Aquatic|Fish]] can be caught, either via [[fishing]] or [[drowning chamber| ...x]], including very exotic animals like [[alligator]]s and [[roc]]s. These eggs can then be cooked.

*[[Creature#Aquatic|Fish]] can be caught, either via [[fishing]] or [[drowning chamber| ...x]], including very exotic animals like [[alligator]]s and [[roc]]s. These eggs can then be cooked.

Toady has mentioned that he plans to eventually extend the random creature generator of the game to create different species and varieties of dragon w ...qs and Powergoals#Power Goals|old power goals]] referenced stealing dragon eggs as part of an adventure mode quest.

...ll only fight each other if their pasture is sharing the same tiles as the creature they are fighting with.

'''Turkeys''' are a species of [[domestic animal|domesticated]] [[creature]] who can be brought on [[embark]] or found in the wild, inhabiting [[tempe ...gg]]s in average out of all domestic birds (12, compared to the average 10 eggs of the [[duck]] and 9 of the [[guineafowl]]), making them the best domestic

'''Factions''' govern how [[creature]]s will react in each others' presence - the world is full of dangers for y ...to other creatures within their faction, and will be hostile to any other creature. There are a total of 9999 factions, and an "independent" option which is h

'''Factions''' govern how [[creature]]s will react in each other's presence. The world is full of dangers for yo ...to other creatures within their faction, and will be hostile to any other creature. There are a total of 99 factions, and an "independent" option which is hos

...le_preview.png|220px|right]]'''Animal people''' are half-man, half-beast [[creature]]s with various animal-like traits, some beneficial (such as [[flying]], an ...aces. Otherwise, they are selectable under {{DFtext|Intelligent Wilderness Creature|7:0}}. Some animal people may not be available due to having [[extinction|d

...e_preview2.png|306px|right]]'''Animal people''' are half-man, half-beast [[creature]]s with various animal-like traits, some beneficial (such as [[flying]], an ...aces. Otherwise, they are selectable under {{DFtext|Intelligent Wilderness Creature|7:0}}. Some animal people may not be available due to having [[extinction|d

:''(For user-created creature tilesets, see [[Main:Tileset repository|Tileset repository]].)'' ...aphics in Dwarf Fortress can be enhanced through the use of [[graphics set|creature graphics]], which allow creatures to have unique graphics without using up

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...umongous sword wielded by the Frost Giants. It is unlikely that any normal creature could use one. ...umongous spear wielded by the Frost Giants. It is unlikely that any normal creature could use one.

...n goods & [[weapon]]s, clothing and [[armor]], and may carry tame exotic [[creature]]s. * does not use [[wagon]]s, only [[Creature#Domestic animals|pack animals]]

The crash happened when the night creature tried to come up with things to say to potential shoppers. --[[Toady One]] ...ed the quester about it, he said "An unknown creature has given an unknown creature <correct artifact name>. I don't care one way or another." -- [[Toady One]]

...t in the game's [[raw file]]s. The presence of raw entries (such as <code>[CREATURE:DWARF]</code>) being defined more than once causes internal numeric IDs of ...ng]] made out of liver tissue, chicken teeth, [[soap]], or "unknown frozen creature substance", to name a few, and other weirdnesses, such as [[llama]] [[egg]]

...t in the game's [[raw file]]s. The presence of raw entries (such as <code>[CREATURE:DWARF]</code>) being defined more than once causes internal numeric IDs of ...ng]] made out of liver tissue, chicken teeth, [[soap]], or "unknown frozen creature substance", to name a few, and other weirdnesses, such as [[llama]] [[egg]]

'''Learning''' [[creature]]s (those with the {{token|CAN_LEARN}} creature tag) may increase their [[skill]]s through practice and use; conversely, cr ...d remains will not be consumed, and can be assigned a casket. However, the eggs, milk and cheese of intelligent creatures can be eaten as normal.

:''(For user-created creature tilesets, see [[Main:Tileset repository|Tileset repository]].)'' ...icator]], fireballs, bandit camps on travel map, towns on world map, night creature senses, artifact gem [[door]]s^¢

'''Learning''' [[creature]]s (those with the {{token|CAN_LEARN}} creature tag) may increase their [[skill]]s through practice and use; conversely, cr ...d remains will not be consumed, and can be assigned a casket. However, the eggs, milk and cheese of intelligent creatures can be eaten as normal.

'''Learning''' [[creature]]s (those with the [[creature token#C|CAN_LEARN creature tag]]) may increase their [[skill]]s through practice and use; conversely, ...d remains will not be consumed, and can be assigned a casket. However, the eggs, milk and cheese of intelligent creatures can be eaten as normal.

* Don't cause any creature's death, except in self-defense. *Bring a few chickens along for eggs, meat and skins.

* Don't cause any creature's death, except in self-defense. *Bring a few chickens along for eggs, meat and skins.

* Don't cause any creature's death, except in self-defense. *Bring a few chickens along for eggs, meat and skins.

* Don't cause any creature's death, except in self-defense. *Bring a few chickens along for eggs, meat and skins.

...y're in an unwinnable game.<br><small>''Art by Devilingo''</small>]]Most [[creature]]s, including [[dwarf|dwarves]], start out as infants, then after a certain ...to keep orphans alive. As long as a baby is not within reach of a hostile creature, no harm will be done to it. "Job cancellation spam" can be generated as th

[[File:child_sprite_preview.png|right]]Most [[creature]]s, including [[dwarf|dwarves]], start out as infants, then after a certain ...to keep orphans alive. As long as a baby is not within reach of a hostile creature, no harm will be done to it. "Job cancellation spam" can be generated as th

'''Iguanas''' are small exotic [[Creature|reptiles]] found in all [[tropical]] [[forest]]s. They are relatively rare ...to 50 [[egg]]s at a time, being the second most egg-laying non-[[vermin]] creature found in the surface after the [[saltwater crocodile]], which makes them ex

'''Helmet snakes''' are [[creature]]s who inhabit the first and second layers of the [[cavern]]s. They spawn i Some immature male [[human]]s have jokingly used the creature's name to describe a part of their own anatomy.

'''Iguanas''' are small exotic [[Creature|reptiles]] found in all [[tropical]] [[forest]]s. They are relatively rare ...to 50 [[egg]]s at a time, being the second most egg-laying non-[[vermin]] creature found in the surface after the [[saltwater crocodile]], which makes them ex

...nt cave spiders''' (also known as GCS) are large and extremely dangerous [[creature]]s who inhabit the deeper layers of [[cavern]]s. They are far different fro ...]]s, caverns and most underground areas. They are '''the''' most dangerous creature in the caverns, excluding some [[forgotten beast]]s, as they [[No Pain|feel

...[gem]]s, [[alcohol]], [[seed]]s, [[quarry bush]] leaves, and even living [[creature]]s, but their use is context-sensitive, so you cannot for example use your ...and are used to store [[alcohol]], [[plant]]s, [[seed]] bags, [[meat]], [[Creature#Aquatic|fish]], [[dwarven syrup]], [[quarry bush]] leaf bags, [[flour]] bag

...ssions to [[gem]]s, [[alcohol]], [[quarry bush]] leaves, and even living [[creature]]s, but their use is context-sensitive, so you cannot use your barrels for ...and are used to store [[alcohol]], [[plant]]s, [[seed]] bags, [[meat]], [[Creature#Aquatic|fish]], [[dwarven syrup]], [[quarry bush]] leaf bags, [[flour]] bag

'''Echidnas''' are small solitary [[creature]]s found in most [[temperate]] [[biome]]s and [[desert]]s. They are benign If a curled-up or retracted creature dies, and is then reanimated by a necromancer, it retains the effects of be

...[[caverns]] and most underground areas. They are '''the''' most dangerous creature in the caverns, excluding some [[forgotten beast]]s, as they [[No Pain|feel Giant cave spiders give live birth and do not lay eggs, contrary to what one may expect. They also can't be gelded.

'''Giant kakapo''' are enlarged [[Creature|cousins]] of the common [[kakapo]], found in some [[savage]] [[temperate]] ...ner|trained]] into [[pet]]s, possessing the standard high value of a giant creature. While they aren't any better than normal kakapo when it comes to laying [[

...ssions to [[gem]]s, [[alcohol]], [[quarry bush]] leaves, and even living [[creature]]s, but their use is context-sensitive, so you cannot use your barrels for ...Box || Finished Goods > Type > Tools || Yes || 2000* || || Eggs

...[desert]]s. While their original counterparts are just [[vermin]], these [[creature]]s are over 3 times bigger than a [[dwarf]]. They are not particularly aggr ...nd [[Animal trainer|trained]] into [[pet]]s, possessing the standard giant creature pet value. They are born adults, fully-sized right after birth, and cannot

'''Adders''' are [[syndrome|venomous]] [[Creature|snakes]] found in many [[temperate]] [[biome]]s. Their bites deliver a [[ve ...providing significantly more food than would be expected from such a small creature.

'''Echidnas''' are small solitary [[creature]]s found in most [[temperate]] [[biome]]s and [[desert]]s. They are benign If a curled-up or retracted creature dies, and is then reanimated by a necromancer, it retains the effects of be

'''Giant kakapo''' are enlarged [[Creature|cousins]] of the common [[kakapo]], found in some [[savage]] [[temperate]] ...ner|trained]] into [[pet]]s, possessing the standard high value of a giant creature. While they aren't any better than normal kakapo when it comes to laying [[

The '''hydra''' (plural: '''hydras''' from the raws) is a [[Creature|species]] of reptilian [[megabeast]]s with seven heads, each of them filled ...uctive nature, hydras are as vulnerable to [[cage]] [[trap]]s as any other creature. In the event the player succeeds in capturing one, they can be [[Animal tr

The '''hydra''' (plural: '''hydras''' from the raws) is a [[Creature|species]] of reptilian [[megabeast]]s with seven heads, each of them filled ...uctive nature, hydras are as vulnerable to [[cage]] [[trap]]s as any other creature. In the event the player succeeds in capturing one, they can be [[Animal tr

'''Giant vultures''' are enlarged [[Creature|cousins]] of the common [[vulture]], found in [[savage]] [[desert]]s and so ...train]] them into [[pet]]s, who possess the standard high value of a giant creature. They are not any better than normal vultures when it comes to laying [[egg

...[desert]]s. While their original counterparts are just [[vermin]], these [[creature]]s are over 3 times bigger than a [[dwarf]]. They are not particularly aggr ...nd [[Animal trainer|trained]] into [[pet]]s, possessing the standard giant creature pet value. They are born adults, fully-sized right after birth, and cannot

...[[biome]]s. While their original counterparts are just [[vermin]], these [[creature]]s are over 3 times bigger than a [[dwarf]]. They are not particularly aggr ...nd [[Animal trainer|trained]] into [[pet]]s, possessing the standard giant creature pet value. They are born adults and cannot be permanently tamed. They produ

'''Giant penguins''' are enlarged [[Creature|counterparts]] of the common [[penguin]], found in [[savage]] arctic [[ocea ...s an attractive one, but they are very poor [[egg]]-layers - only laying 2 eggs at a time - and take two years to reach their adult size, meaning the playe

...[[biome]]s. While their original counterparts are just [[vermin]], these [[creature]]s are over 3 times bigger than a [[dwarf]]. They are not particularly aggr ...nd [[Animal trainer|trained]] into [[pet]]s, possessing the standard giant creature pet value. They are born adults and cannot be permanently tamed. They produ

'''Giant peregrine falcons''' are enlarged [[Creature|cousins]] of the common [[peregrine falcon]], found in most [[savage]] [[bi ...train]] them into [[pet]]s, who possess the standard high value of a giant creature. They are not any better than normal peregrine falcons when it comes to lay

'''Giant penguins''' are enlarged [[Creature|counterparts]] of the common [[penguin]], found in [[savage]] arctic [[ocea ...s an attractive one, but they are very poor [[egg]]-layers - only laying 2 eggs at a time - and take two years to reach their adult size, meaning the playe

'''Giant peregrine falcons''' are enlarged [[Creature|cousins]] of the common [[peregrine falcon]], found in most [[savage]] [[bi ...train]] them into [[pet]]s, who possess the standard high value of a giant creature. They are not any better than normal peregrine falcons when it comes to lay

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...[[biome]]s. While their original counterparts are just [[vermin]], these [[creature]]s are over 3 times bigger than a [[dwarf]]. They are not particularly aggr ...nd [[Animal trainer|trained]] into [[pet]]s, possessing the standard giant creature pet value. They are born adults, fully-sized right after birth, and cannot

...[[biome]]s. While their original counterparts are just [[vermin]], these [[creature]]s are over 3 times bigger than a [[dwarf]]. They are not particularly aggr ...nd [[Animal trainer|trained]] into [[pet]]s, possessing the standard giant creature pet value. They are born adults, fully-sized right after birth, and cannot

...[[bolt]]s, and even [[wheelbarrow]]s or [[anvil]]s – they may even steal [[Creature#Aquatic|fish]] from a [[barrel]] after interrupting the [[dwarf]] hauling i

'''Giant vultures''' are enlarged [[Creature|cousins]] of the common [[vulture]], found in [[savage]] [[desert]]s and so ...train]] them into [[pet]]s, who possess the standard high value of a giant creature. They are not any better than normal vultures when it comes to laying [[egg

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...[[bolt]]s, and even [[wheelbarrow]]s or [[anvil]]s – they may even steal [[Creature#Aquatic|fish]] from a [[barrel]] after interrupting the [[dwarf]] hauling i

Oceans are an excellent source of [[Creature#Aquatic|food]] for a new fortress, usually having tons of fish, and contain ..., as well as a spawning point for some very big and very meat-profitable [[creature]]s: [[sperm whale]]s, [[orca]]s, and the like.

'''Adders''' are [[syndrome|venomous]] [[Creature|snakes]] found in many [[temperate]] [[biome]]s. ...providing significantly more food than would be expected from such a small creature.

...ssions to [[gem]]s, [[alcohol]], [[quarry bush]] leaves, and even living [[creature]]s, but their use is context-sensitive, so you cannot use your barrels for ...|| Finished Goods > Type > Tools || Yes || 200 || || Eggs

...megabeast_names|named]] large predator (usually giant animals, if the said creature manages to kill at least one [[historical figure]] during [[world generatio ...d. Roc lairs have a [[nest box]] for them to use and it often contains roc eggs.

Oceans are an excellent source of [[Creature#Aquatic|food]] for a new fortress, usually having tons of fish, and contain ..., as well as a spawning point for some very big and very meat-profitable [[creature]]s: [[sperm whale]]s, [[orca]]s, and the like.

'''Great horned owls''' are a species of [[Creature|bird]] who may be encountered in almost all [[biome]]s in the game. They ap

'''Giant buzzards''' are huge [[Creature|cousins]] of the normal [[buzzard]] who can be found in many [[temperate]] ...for a [[zoo]] or for [[egg production]]. However, as they only lay 2 to 3 eggs at a time, their performance is lacking. Giant buzzards do provide a respec

'''Anacondas''' are solitary [[creature]]s found in [[tropical]] [[wetland]]s. They carry no [[syndrome]] unlike ot

'''Loons''' are a species of [[Creature|bird]] found inhabiting [[temperate]] [[lake]]s, appearing in groups of any

...trainer|trained]] into [[pet]]s, possessing the standard value of a giant creature. While they lay a poor amount of [[egg]]s compared to most domestic poultry

'''Ospreys''' are a species of [[Creature|bird]] who can be found in [[water]]-heavy [[biome]]s such as [[ocean]]s, [

'''Swans''' are [[creature]]s who can be found in [[temperate]] [[lake]]s and [[marsh]]es. These birds

'''Crabs''' are multi-legged [[Creature|critters]] found on [[Ocean|beaches]], usually running away from any threat

'''Grey parrots''' are [[Creature|birds]] who may be found exclusively in [[tropical]] most broadleaf [[fores

'''Cassowaries''' are flightless [[Creature|birds]] found exclusively in [[tropical]] moist broadleaf [[forest]]s. Desp

'''Ospreys''' are a species of [[Creature|bird]] who can be found in [[water]]-heavy [[biome]]s such as [[ocean]]s, [

...providing significantly more food than would be expected from such a small creature.

'''Cave dragons''' are gigantic evil [[Creature|beasts]] which were once [[dragon]]s, but have now adapted to life [[Cavern

'''Saltwater crocodiles''' are large and aggressive exotic [[Creature|reptiles]]. Found in many [[wetland]] [[biome]]s (including freshwater biom ...he greatest [[egg]]-laying potential of any animal in the game, with 20-70 eggs per clutch. This makes them ideal animals to use for [[egg production]]. Co

'''Helmet snakes''' are [[creature]]s who inhabit the first and second layers of the [[cavern]]s. They spawn i

'''Monitor lizards''' are [[creature]]s who can be found in [[tropical]] plains and [[forest]]s. They spawn indi ...ic [[pet]]s. They are rather prolific [[egg]]-layers, laying from 15 to 25 eggs at a time, which makes them a great target for [[egg production]]. Breeding

'''Swans''' are [[creature]]s who can be found in [[temperate]] [[lake]]s and [[marsh]]es. These birds

'''Emus''' are [[Creature|birds]] who inhabit [[temperate]] [[shrubland]]s and [[forest]]s, appearing

...s are made of a [[Material token|material]], though several types expect a creature ID and caste ID (e.g. [[Ant|ANT:SOLDIER]]) instead; unfortunately, this is

'''Eagles''' are a species of [[Creature|bird]] found inhabiting a wide variety of [[biome]]s. They spawn one at a t

'''Cassowaries''' are flightless [[Creature|birds]] found exclusively in [[tropical]] moist broadleaf [[forest]]s. Desp

'''Vultures''' are flying [[creature]]s found in [[desert]]s and some [[tropical]] plains. They spawn in flocks

'''Cave dragons''' are gigantic evil [[Creature|beasts]] which were once [[dragon]]s, but have now adapted to life [[Cavern

'''Giant saltwater crocodiles''' are the much larger giant [[Creature|cousins]] of the [[saltwater crocodile]] who can be found in [[savage]] [[t ...g]]-layers in the entire game; not only do they lay a staggering amount of eggs for [[egg production]] (20 to 70 each time), the crocs may also be hatched

'''Alligator snapping turtles''' are [[amphibious]] and carnivorous [[creature]]s found in [[temperate]] [[lake]]s, [[river]]s and [[pool]]s, where they m

'''Barn owls''' are very common [[creature]]s found in a wide variety of [[biome]]s. They spawn individually and fly t

'''Loons''' are a species of [[Creature|bird]] found inhabiting [[temperate]] [[lake]]s, appearing in groups of any

'''Emus''' are [[Creature|birds]] who inhabit [[temperate]] [[shrubland]]s and [[forest]]s, appearing

'''Anacondas''' are solitary [[creature]]s found in [[tropical]] [[wetland]]s. They carry no poison [[syndrome]] un

...second layers of the [[caverns]], where they prowl one at a time. These [[creature]]s are over three times heavier than [[Dwarf|dwarves]] and are one of the b ...m common domestic animals. Unlike olms in real life, giant olms do not lay eggs.

...second layers of the [[caverns]], where they prowl one at a time. These [[creature]]s are over three times heavier than [[Dwarf|dwarves]] and are one of the b ...m common domestic animals. Unlike olms in real life, giant olms do not lay eggs.

...s are made of a [[Material token|material]], though several types expect a creature ID and caste ID (e.g. [[Ant|ANT:SOLDIER]]) instead.

'''White storks''' are a species of [[Creature|bird]] who can be found in [[grassland]]s and [[wetland]]s, where they spaw

'''Platypuses''' are small, [[amphibious]] and somewhat rare [[creature]]s found inhabiting [[river]]s, where they spawn one at a time. They are be

...s are made of a [[Material token|material]], though several types expect a creature ID and caste ID (e.g. [[Ant|ANT:SOLDIER]]) instead; unfortunately, this is

...s are made of a [[Material token|material]], though several types expect a creature ID and caste ID (e.g. [[Ant|ANT:SOLDIER]]) instead.

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'''Giant saltwater crocodiles''' are the much larger giant [[Creature|cousins]] of the [[saltwater crocodile]] who can be found in [[savage]] [[t ...g]]-layers in the entire game; not only do they lay a staggering amount of eggs for [[egg production]] (20 to 70 each time), the crocs may also be hatched

'''Platypuses''' are small, [[amphibious]] and somewhat rare [[creature]]s found inhabiting [[river]]s, where they spawn one at a time. They are be

'''Snowy owls''' are a species of [[Creature|bird]] who can be found spawning individually in [[tundra]]s. While carnivo

'''Kakapo''' are small, flightless [[Creature|parrots]] who appear in a number of [[temperate]] biomes. A lone kakapo may

'''Desert tortoises''' are small [[creature]]s found in [[desert]] [[biome]]s. They spawn individually and do little bu

'''Snowy owls''' are a species of [[Creature|bird]] who can be found spawning individually in [[tundra]]s. While carnivo

'''Giant wrens''' are massive flying [[creature]]s that appear in most [[savage]] [[biome]]s rather frequently. Much larger

'''Copperhead snakes''' are tiny, solitary, [[Syndrome|venomous]] [[creature]]s who inhabit [[temperate]] broadleaf [[forest]]s and [[wetland|swamps]].

'''Monitors lizards''' are [[creature]]s who can be found in [[tropical]] plains and [[forest]]s. They spawn indi ...ic [[pet]]s. They are rather prolific [[egg]]-layers, laying from 15 to 25 eggs at a time, which makes them a great target for [[egg production]]. Breeding

'''Barn owls''' are very common [[creature]]s found in a wide variety of [[biome]]s. They spawn individually and fly t

'''Kestrels''' are a species of [[Creature|bird]] found in a number of different [[biome]]s. They appear individually

'''Gila monsters''' are small [[Creature|reptiles]] found in all [[desert]] [[biome]]s. They are solitary creatures

'''Giant wrens''' are massive flying [[creature]]s that appear in most [[savage]] [[biome]]s rather frequently. Much larger

'''Kingsnakes''' are small, solitary [[Creature|animals]] found in a variety of different [[biome]]s. As their description

'''Crabs''' are multi-legged [[Creature|critters]] found on [[Ocean|beaches]], usually running away from any threat

'''Kiwis''' are small flightless [[Creature|birds]] who can be found in [[temperate]] [[forest]]s and [[shrubland]]s, w

'''Gila monsters''' are small [[Creature|reptiles]] found in all [[desert]] [[biome]]s. They are solitary creatures

...you locate dwarves. Hit {{K|u}}, select a dwarf, hit {{K|z}} for "zoom to creature" and you'll automatically be placed in view mode on that dwarf. (Then use { *Produce [[Meat industry|Meat]], [[Egg production|eggs]], milk and [[Beekeeping industry|honey]]

'''Vultures''' are flying [[creature]]s found in [[desert]]s and some [[tropical]] plains. They spawn in flocks

...'''Tools''' are objects used for mundane purposes by civilians and [[night creature]]s. Some tools can also be used as [[weapon]]s, though it is usually much b ...ile:nest_box_sprite.png]] || 1000 || Any Hard 1 || 2,000 || 10 || Contains eggs

'''Kakapo''' are small, flightless [[Creature|parrots]] who appear in a number of [[temperate]] biomes. A lone kakapo may

'''Rattlesnakes''' are small, solitary, [[Syndrome|venomous]] [[creature]]s found in all non-freezing [[biome]]s. Its venom causes pain, nausea, bli

'''Ravens''' are small and very common [[Creature|birds]] who are found in almost all [[biome]]s in the game, where they appe

...d. Roc lairs have a [[nest box]] for them to use and it often contains roc eggs. *[[Creature token#LAIR|Lair token]]

...trainer|trained]] into [[pet]]s, possessing the standard value of a giant creature. While they lay a poor amount of [[egg]]s compared to most domestic poultry

'''Rattlesnakes''' are small, solitary, [[Syndrome|venomous]] [[creature]]s found in all non-freezing [[biome]]s. Its venom causes pain, nausea, bli

'''Ravens''' are small and very common [[Creature|birds]] who are found in almost all [[biome]]s in the game, where they appe

'''Saltwater crocodiles''' are large and aggressive exotic [[Creature|reptiles]]. Found in many [[wetland]] [[biome]]s (including freshwater biom ...he greatest [[egg]]-laying potential of any animal in the game, with 20-70 eggs per clutch. This makes them ideal animals to use for [[egg production]]. Co

...you locate dwarves. Hit {{K|u}}, select a dwarf, hit {{K|c}} for "zoom to creature" and you'll automatically be placed in view mode on that dwarf. (Then use { *Produce [[Dwarf_fortress_mode#Livestock|Meat, eggs, milk, and honey]]

'''Kestrels''' are a species of [[Creature|bird]] found in a number of different [[biome]]s. They appear individually

...you locate dwarves. Hit {{K|u}}, select a dwarf, hit {{K|c}} for "zoom to creature" and you'll automatically be placed in view mode on that dwarf. (Then use { *Produce [[Meat industry|Meat]], [[Egg production|eggs]], milk and [[Beekeeping industry|honey]]

'''White storks''' are a species of [[Creature|bird]] who can be found in [[grassland]]s and [[wetland]]s, where they spaw

'''Great horned owls''' are a species of [[Creature|bird]] who may be encountered in almost all [[biome]]s in the game. They ap

'''Kingsnakes''' are small, solitary [[Creature|animals]] found in a variety of different [[biome]]s. As their description

'''Desert tortoises''' are small [[creature]]s found in [[desert]] [[biome]]s. They spawn individually and do little bu

'''Alligator snapping turtles''' are [[amphibious]] and carnivorous [[creature]]s found in [[temperate]] [[lake]]s, [[river]]s and [[pool]]s, where they m

'''Grey parrots''' are [[Creature|birds]] who may be found exclusively in [[tropical]] most broadleaf [[fores

'''Kiwis''' are small flightless [[Creature|birds]] who can be found in [[temperate]] [[forest]]s and [[shrubland]]s, w

'''Copperhead snakes''' are tiny, solitary, [[Syndrome|venomous]] [[creature]]s who inhabit [[temperate]] broadleaf [[forest]]s and [[wetland|swamps]].

'''Eagles''' are a species of [[Creature|bird]] found inhabiting a wide variety of [[biome]]s. They spawn one at a t